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Job Description for Private Equity Associate

Private equity associates are usually the people that help close deals within the business and financial sectors. Their main duties include analyzing the performance of investments, as well as conducting modeling for these investments and preparing reports that display performance-related trends. It is common for a private equity associate to be assigned business and financial portfolios to monitor. Reviewing confidential memoranda about a new investment is another typical duty; additionally,they provide summaries of these memoranda for senior staff. Private equity associates may also conduct initial fundraising as new funds are being formed within their firm.

A bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field is normally required for private equity associate positions; many associates gain internship experience in the field during college. Private equity associates must have excellent mathematics, statistics and data analysis skills. A position as an investment banking analyst is generally the step before being considered for employment as a private equity associate. There may be room for advancement for the private equity associate to advance to the senior staff level after working in their job for a few years.

Private Equity Associate Tasks

Assist in processing portfolio transactions.

Conduct research to identify investment opportunities and carry out due diligence analysis.

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First, master the tasks associated with your job level. Next, start to take some responsibilities off of those you report to in order to free up their time. If you can manage your time and tasks as well as carry yourself with a calm yet confident manner, your peers and superiors will take note.